Paraeducator Special Ed - Hughes (QSS 4560)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District seeks a dedicated instructional assistant to support preschool through age 22 students with special education needs. You will work under teachers to implement individualized education plans, reinforce core skills, and foster an inclusive classroom environment.

This role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with families and staff. CPR and First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Experience with special education is helpful.
• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction under IEP guidance.
• Assist in reading, writing, and math activities.
• Support preschool to age special education students.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to implement plans.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

IEP support

Oral/written communication

Education

High school graduate

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the candidate to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR the ability to demonstrate, through a formal local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate). Testing TBD. You will be working with preschool school age special education students and will provide individual services and support for these students per their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Qualifications: Candidate must be a high school graduate and have knowledge of principles and practices relating to Special Education, subjects taught in District schools, and principles and techniques of providing instructional assistance in a variety of subject areas. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills are essential. Maintaining a current CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Comments and Other Information

• Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates.